Hong Kong Customs Shuts Down Suspected Drug Manufacturing Centre and Distribution Centre, Arrests 46-Year-Old Man

Hong Kong Customs shuts down drug manufacturing centre and distribution centre, seizes suspected drugs worth about $1.3 million

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 18) shut down a suspected drug manufacturing centre in Kowloon Bay and a suspected drug distribution centre in Yau Tong and seized about 1.9 kilograms of suspected cannabis oil, about 2.4kg of cannabis-infused gummy candies and about 2 200 sticks of suspected cannabis oil vape capsules.The total estimated market value was about $1.3 million. A 46-year-old man suspected to be connected with the case was arrested.

Through intelligence analysis and in-depth investigation, Customs targeted a man and arrested him in Prince Edward yesterday. Customs officers escorted the man to an industrial unit in Kowloon Bay for a search and found about 1.9kg of suspected cannabis oil, about 2.4kg of cannabis-infused gummy candies and a batch of drug manufacturing and packaging paraphernalia. Customs officers then escorted the man to an industrial unit in Yau Tong for a search and found about 2 200 sticks of suspected cannabis oil vape capsules, about 7 grams of cannabis-infused gummy candies and a batch of drug packaging paraphernalia.

The arrestee was charged with two counts of trafficking in a dangerous drug and one count of manufacture of a dangerous drug and will appear at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (August 20).

Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 18) shut down a suspected drug manufacturing centre in Kowloon Bay and a suspected drug distribution centre in Yau Tong and seized about 1.9 kilograms of suspected cannabis oil, about 2.4kg of cannabis-infused gummy candies and about 2 200 sticks of suspected cannabis oil vape capsules. The total estimated market value was about $1.3 million. A 46-year-old man suspected to be connected with the case was arrested. Photo shows the suspected drug manufacturing and packaging paraphernalia seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 18) shut down a suspected drug manufacturing centre in Kowloon Bay and a suspected drug distribution centre in Yau Tong and seized about 1.9 kilograms of suspected cannabis oil, about 2.4kg of cannabis-infused gummy candies and about 2 200 sticks of suspected cannabis oil vape capsules. The total estimated market value was about $1.3 million. A 46-year-old man suspected to be connected with the case was arrested. Photo shows the suspected drugs seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs arrests financial manager and administrative manager of beauty company

Hong Kong Customs conducted an enforcement operation today (August 19) to combat unfair trade practices by beauty companies. An investigation was launched into a retailer suspected of engaging in aggressive commercial practices when selling skincare products and beauty devices. During the operation, a financial manager and an administrative manager of the company involved were arrested for suspected violations of the Trade Descriptions Ordinance (the Ordinance). The investigation is ongoing, and the possibility of further arrests is not ruled out.

Hong Kong Customs, Photo source: reference image

Customs once again appeals to customers who suspect they have been subjected to such unfair trade practices to contact Customs as soon as possible.

Customs reminds traders that they must comply with the requirements of the Ordinance, and advises consumers to patronize reputable merchants. Consumers should remain calm before purchasing services or products. If they do not fully understand the product details and prices, or do not wish to make a purchase, they should firmly refuse to sign any sales documents or make any payments.

The beauty company implicated in the case, Photo source: threads image

Under the Ordinance, any trader who uses harassment, coercion, or undue influence to restrict or impair a consumer's freedom of choice or conduct, thereby causing the consumer to make a transactional decision, commits the offense of aggressive commercial practices. Upon conviction, the maximum penalty is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for five years.

Customs has always attached great importance to consumer rights protection and has zero tolerance for unfair trade practices, pledging to continue its stringent enforcement action against unscrupulous traders.

Members of the public who encounter unfair trade practices or suspect a trader has violated the Ordinance should report it as soon as possible by calling the Customs' 24-hour hotline at 182 8080, or via the crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or the online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

The beauty company implicated in the case, Photo source: threads image